Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:20:07 +0100 (Reuters) - Host Ricky Gervais arrives at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California in this January 15, 2012 file photo. British comedian Gervais said he expects to avoid being persuaded to host the Golden Globe Awards again after calling his gig at Sunday's film and TV honors ceremony his favorite of the three. Critics were lukewarm toward his performance, saying his jokes on Sunday were less harsh compared to 2011, and the show suffered a slight dip in ratings. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE)
Host Ricky Gervais and partner Jane Fallon arrive at the 69th ...
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:30:07 +0100 (Reuters) - Host Ricky Gervais and partner Jane Fallon arrive at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California January 15, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (GOLDENGLOBES-ARRIVALS)
Cast member Ricky Gervais answers a question during the panel ...
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:00:08 +0100 (Reuters) - Cast member Ricky Gervais answers a question during the panel for the HBO television series "Life's Too Short" at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, California January 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Films? Stars? Who Cares. Globes' spotlight on Gervais
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:50:10 +0100 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - What will Ricky Gervais say and about whom will he say it? Those are the two most pressing questions heading into Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards, not what will win best film or TV show. The Golden Globe Awards annually is among Hollywood's most-watched honors programs where A-list stars come out to wine, dine and rub elbows, and the trophies that are given out often bring the type of industry exposure that can lead to Oscars. But in 2011, Globes host and Ricky Gervais ruffled the tuxedos and gowns of celebrities such as Robert Downey, Jr. ... (Source: Reuters)
Actor Ricky Gervais gestures during a photo call in New York ...
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:40:04 +0100 (Reuters) - Actor Ricky Gervais gestures during a photo call in New York in this September 14, 2011 file photo. British comedian Gervais, who upset some Hollywood stars and others with his biting wit as host of last year's Golden Globe Awards, has promised his emcee gig this year would not be toned down. Gervais told NBC's "Today" morning news show that his third time hosting the Hollywood awards, which take place on January 15, 2011, would not be dull or censored despite criticism that his jokes last year were mean-spirited and fell flat with the audience of stars such as Robert Downey, Jr. and Angelina Jolie. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT)